the kid with the hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (possible genetic predisposition that strength training can aggravate) is a big Ronnie Coleman/Flex wheeler fan . . . mentions them both by name. And has a room filled with posters. And he hits muscle shots at key moments in the film.

So, is this a slam on bb, or is it a positive portrayal? the kid seems to prefer bb as it is more real than WWE . . . at least that's what he tells his dad.

As for John Q, in the most touching moment in the film, Chris Cormier was mentioned. The kid was basically on the verge of death and he praised Chris. Chris said that particular scene brought him to tears. When you think about how little bodybuilding is mentioned in the mainstream coupled with the fact that Chris was mentioned in the most touching scene in the movie, I can understand why Chris was moved by it.

As for John Q, in the most touching moment in the film, Chris Cormier was mentioned. The kid was basically on the verge of death and he praised Chris. Chris said that particular scene brought him to tears. When you think about how little bodybuilding is mentioned in the mainstream coupled with the fact that Chris was mentioned in the most touching scene in the movie, I can understand why Chris was moved by it.

It put pro bodybuilding in the best possible light in my opinion. Pro bodybuilders admired by a young fan, just like baseball ,b-ball, football, soccer, etc. Nasser said something about getting bodybuilding more of an image like a reg pro sport would be ideal, (he was not refering to this movie) and he was right.